Detail 01
Emperor construction
Two plies instead of one. Warmer and more controlled, with less overtone ring and shorter sustain than a single-ply head.
Product detailSKU #1300744183244
RemoVintage Emperor Drum Head 3-Pack, 12/14/16
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-pack of coated Emperor heads in 12, 14, and 16 in., sized for a standard rack-and-floor tom setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Retuning a full tom set at once instead of piecemeal
- Players chasing a warm, controlled tone with shorter sustain
- Fitting a standard 12/14/16 in. tom configuration
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kits with different tom sizes than 12, 14, and 16 in.
- Drummers wanting maximum ring and open sustain
- Anyone needing a snare batter or bass drum head
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Vintage series
Voiced darker and drier than the standard Emperor, with a lower fundamental and quicker decay.
Detail 03
12, 14, and 16 in. sizes
Covers one rack tom and two floor toms, or the common three-tom layout. Measure your shells, not your old heads.
Detail 04
Sold as a 3-pack
All three toms get the same head, so tone stays consistent across the kit as you tune down the sizes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter heads only; resonant heads for the bottom side are separate
- 02You need a drum key to remove and seat these; none included
- 03Measure your tom shells first, since 13 in. racks are common
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these batter or resonant heads?
These are batter heads for the top side of the tom. If you want to replace the bottom heads too, those are a separate purchase.
02Will these fit my kit?
They fit 12, 14, and 16 in. toms. Many kits use a 13 in. rack tom instead of a 12 in., so measure the shell diameter before ordering.
03How do these compare to a single-ply head?
Two plies mean more warmth and control, less ring, and shorter sustain. You lose some openness and gain focus, which sits better in a dense mix.
04Do I need any tools?
A drum key, which is not included. You will also want to seat and tune each head after fitting rather than just tightening the lugs down.
